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• How to start reading the BibleYou do not have to start on page one. Here is a simple way to get going, without giving up in Leviticus.
• Which translation should I choose?All translations are an attempt to say the same thing. Here is a short guide to the ones available on Bible Compass.
• What does grace mean?Grace is one of the most important words in the Bible, and one of the hardest to explain. Here is a simple start.
• How to read the PsalmsThe Psalms are prayers and songs. That makes them easy to read aloud and good to use when your own words run out.
• When worries take overThe Bible takes worry seriously. Here are some words to hold on to, and something you can do today.
• How the Bible is put together66 books, two parts and many kinds of texts. Here is a short overview that makes it easier to find your way.
• Who wrote the Bible?The Bible is not one book by one author but a library written by many people over a long time. Here is a short overview.
• The Old and the New Testament: what is the difference?The word testament means covenant. The two parts of the Bible tell two sides of the same story.
• The four Gospels: why four?Matthew, Mark, Luke and John tell about Jesus in their own ways. Here is a simple guide to what sets them apart.
• When you doubtDoubt is common, and it has a place in the Bible. You are not the first to wonder.
• How to use the original text without knowing GreekYou do not need to know Hebrew or Greek to see what is under the translation. Here is a simple way to use word study.
• Old maps of the Holy Land24 maps from 1915 show the land in different periods. Here is how to use them.
• The Lord’s Prayer, line by lineThe prayer Jesus taught his disciples, explained so that you can pray it with new eyes.
• The Ten Commandments: what are they about?The commandments are guides for living with God and with each other. Here is a short introduction.